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KN62 PGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,062 mi
Last recorded147,062 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 PGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 147,062 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,594 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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KN62 PGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN62 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN62 PGV registered?

KN62 PGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is KN62 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 PGV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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